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Lightroom Workflow Tips to Speed Up Editing

In this article, we show how we can apply the principles of the assembly line to your own Adobe Lightroom workflow to speed it up and become much more productive.
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Tips for Corporate Headshots and Portraits

In this post, we'll go over some tips & tricks to help you get through a long day of corporate headshots.
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5 Best Monopods for Photographers of All Levels

What are monopods and why do I need one? A monopod is an extremely handy piece of equipment that photographers of all levels can put to good use. Similar to (but different from) their famous three-legged cousin, the tripod, monopods are a single-leg support for mounting your camera on. While they may not be as ... Read more
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Makeup Photography Tips and Inspiration

Makeup photography is an art form that focuses on photographing the entire makeup process and experience, not just the finished product. Whether you are shooting for a makeup artist’s portfolio, a commercial beauty campaign, or a bride on her wedding day, this genre demands a careful blend of technical skill and creative vision. The process ... Read more
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The 8 Best Photography Reflectors

Lighting is a photographer’s best friend. This crucial element can either make or break a shot. As such, professional photographers and hobbyists alike invest in a reflector to amplify the beauty of the image. Reflectors can either diffuse, bounce, or flag both natural and artificial light. They are often a photographer’s best solution when outdoor ... Read more
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Aperture Priority vs. Shutter Priority vs. Manual Mode | Which is Best?

We're going to take a closer look at the four main modes available on most cameras and discuss scenarios where each mode makes the most sense. Ready? Let's dive in!

Aiarty Image Enhancer: Restore Faces, Remove Objects, and Enhance Photo Quality (36% OFF + Bonus Gifts)

Whether you’re working with old family portraits or low-res web images, poor image quality can still derail a creative project. In such instances, it’s not uncommon to run into problems like blurry edges, funky artifacts, or just not enough resolution; this is true for photographers, designers, and digital artists alike. Aiarty Image Enhancer has built ... Read more

How to Take Direct Sunlight Portraits

I used to be terrified to shoot in harsh sunlight. I avoided it like the plague, and as a consequence avoided scheduling sessions in anything other than golden hour or overcast days. I soon found out that a limited availability such as this was a financial burden, and bad for business. That was the deciding ... Read more

20+ Posing Cues for Couples from Professional Photographers

Photographers often hear their clients say, “We’re awkward, but we want to be natural, fun & romantic.” This common challenge underscores the importance of mastering posing, a skill that blends technical knowledge with creative communication. The art of posing is more than just positioning subjects; it’s about crafting authentic, emotive stories through images.  This guide ... Read more
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The Best Online Album Proofing Options for Photographers

The deeper you dive into photography, especially when you start taking on clients and making it a business, the more important it becomes to find and use tools that allow you to streamline your workflow. It doesn’t take long before you start spending less time taking photos and more time managing other aspects of getting ... Read more
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5 Things All The Best Travel Photos Have In Common

Kevin LJ

Capturing point-and-shoot snapshots is easy while traveling. To create amazing travel imagery, on the other hand, it helps to know these five things all great travel photos have in common.

Best Cameras For Travel Photography SLR Lounge 2000x1333

What Is The Best Camera for Travel Photography

Matthew Saville

Finding the best camera for travel photography is a surprisingly complicated decision-making process! We want it to be small and ...

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The Best Tripods According to SLR Lounge [Updated]

David Crewe

No matter what you're shooting, be it a portrait, HDR landscapes, video clips, long exposures, or panoramas, you'll need a tripod to lock down your camera.

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Pelican Backpack Review | Sport Elite Backpacks

David Crewe

While most of us in the photo and video industry know and have known for a LONG time that Pelican ...

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20+ Best Landscape Photographers to Follow

Sean Lewis

With stunning views of nature and the great outdoors, landscape photography can broaden our horizons and transport us to parts ...

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Photographer Daniel Kordan Captures Breathtaking Series of Fireflies In Japan

David Crewe

Daniel Kordan, a landscape and travel photographer from Russia, has recently shared an absolutely incredible set of images from his ...

How To Take Mesmerizing Long Exposure Photographs SLR Lounge

How To Take Mesmerizing Travel & Landscape Photos With Long Exposure

David Crewe

Think back to the last time you saw a great photograph and consider why you felt awestruck. More than any ...

McKinnon Camera Pack 35L Review SLR Lounge

McKinnon 35L Camera Pack Review – Just The Thing For Every Photographer This Holiday

David Crewe

The McKinnon 35L Camera Backpack is a fantastic blend of fashion and function, adding some unique customization and expansion capabilities making it a perfect combination of gear storage and daypack/travel bag.

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FERNWEH Bag Review – The Biggest & Most Versatile Backpack WANDRD Makes!

Matthew Saville

This backpack is designed to help you get literally anywhere, with as much gear as you can carry and comfort as few other bags can offer...

Gnarbox 2.0 Released

GNARBOX 2.6.0 Review Update – A Rugged and Very Improved Solution for On-Site Photo & Video Backups and Editing

David Crewe

The Gnarbox 2.6.0 update has been officially released addressing and fixing the only major "con" we had in our review. We found it to be a solid backup & editing solution for not only Photographers, but also cinematographers as well!

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Lensbaby Launches The Velvet 28 Wide Angle Lens

David Crewe

Lensbaby Launches versatile Velvet 28, a lens built with adventure, travel, street photographers & videographers in mind

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Platypod Announces the Launch of The Platyball – A Revolutionary Tripod Ball Head Mount

David Crewe

Platypod, has announced the launch of its Kickstarter campaign for it’s latest creation; the Platyball – a “revolutionary” tripod ball ...